The objective of UNCTAD's work on competition and consumer policies is to ensure that partner countries enjoy the benefits of increased competition, open and contestable markets, private sector investment in key sectors and ultimately that consumers achieve improved welfare.

UNCTAD has held a briefing for the diplomatic missions in Geneva on the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection, as part of the preparatory process for the seventh UN Review Conference being held in 2015.​

UNCTAD presented the results of the peer review of Nicaragua at the American University of Managua on 22 October and made a proposal for a technical assistance project to implement the peer review's recommendations.

UNCTAD completed the second training workshop for Salvadorian Judges with the participation of the Magistrates of the Supreme Court Chamber in charge of reviewing the Competition Authority’s rulings. ​